FORM / Kouichi Kimura Architects Completes 71.56 sqm Minimalist House Above Shiga Lakeside Town
Kouichi Kimura Architects, under the name FORM, has finalized the Minimalist House, a 71.56 sqm dwelling designed for an individual in Shiga, Japan. This project comprises a two-story primary structure and a single-story annex, both connected by a glass corridor that offers an uninterrupted view from the street to the lake. The design prioritizes fundamental areas while allowing natural elements like light, sound, wind, and views to influence the interior. The main structure features a kitchen and dining space on the ground floor, with a living room and bedroom above, linked by a double-height area. The annex houses the washroom and shower. The total site area measures 271.10 sqm. Norihito Yamauchi captured images of the project, which was featured in designboom's DIY section, edited by Christina Vergopoulou.
Key facts
- Minimalist House is a 71.56 sqm residence for a single owner on a hill above a lakeside town in Shiga, Japan
- The house consists of a two-story main building and a single-story annex joined by a glazed passageway
- The gap between the two volumes creates a continuous sightline from the road through the house toward the lake
- The kitchen and dining areas occupy the first floor of the main building, while the living room and bedroom are on the second floor
- A double-height space vertically connects the two open-plan levels of the main building
- The annex contains the washroom and shower room, separating wet areas from the main living spaces
- The site area measures 271.10 sqm
- Photographer Norihito Yamauchi documented the project, which was submitted via designboom's DIY submissions feature
Entities
Artists
- Kouichi Kimura
- Norihito Yamauchi
- Christina Vergopoulou
Institutions
- FORM / Kouichi Kimura Architects
- designboom
Locations
- Shiga
- Japan